Major Easter Church Services in Melbourne 2026
Melbourne’s churches warmly invite you to commemorate the profound events of Easter through a variety of services and celebrations.
Here’s a guide to some of the notable Melbourne Easter church services for 2026.
Related reading: Easter in Melbourne: Events, Markets & Family Fun
Where to Attend Easter Church in Melbourne
1. St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
With an Anglican congregation, St Paul’s Cathedral offers a comprehensive schedule for Holy Week and Easter:
- Palm Sunday (29th March):
- 8:00 AM: Holy Communion (BCP)
- 10:00 AM: Choral Eucharist & Procession of Palms
- 4:00 PM: Choral Evensong & ANZAC Commemoration
- Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday (30th Mar–1st April):
- 12:15 PM: Holy Communion
- 5:10 PM: Evening Prayer or Choral Evensong
- Maundy Thursday (2nd April):
- 6:00 PM: Choral Eucharist with Foot Washing
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- 9:00 AM: Liturgy of the Cross
- 3:00 PM: Liturgical Performance
- Holy Saturday (4th April):
- 8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- 6:00 AM: Easter Service, Vigil & Eucharist
- 10:00 AM: Choral Eucharist
- 4:00 PM: Choral Evensong
- For more details, visit their official website.
Visit St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne this Easter, Flinders Street, Melbourne
Read about our visit to St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne: Victoria’s Most Visited Sacred Site
2. St Patrick’s Cathedral, East Melbourne
St Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, a cornerstone of Melbourne’s spiritual life, observes Easter with solemnity and joy:
- Palm Sunday (29th March 2026):
- 8am, 9.30am, 11am*, 6pm
- Holy Thursday (2nd April):
- Holy Thursday, 7.30pm*
—Please note there will be no 7am or 1pm Masses and no Confessions
- Holy Thursday, 7.30pm*
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- Stations of the Cross (Cathedral) – 9 am
- Ecumenical Way of the Cross (commencing at St Francis Church) 10 am
- The Passion of our Lord 3 pm*
- Tenebrae – 7.30 pm
- Holy Saturday (4th April):
- The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night – 7.30 pm*
- —Please note there will be no 8am Mass.
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- Masses at 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am*, and 6 pm
- (Regular Mass times are available on their website.)
- Easter Monday (6th April):
- Easter Monday, 11am
* Masses will be live-streamed and televised on Channel 44 on TV (C31) and also and live-streamed to www.youtube.com/archmelb.
Visit St Patrick’s Cathedral at Easter, 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne
Reas about our visit to St Patrick’s Cathedral Melbourne
3. Scots’ Church, Collins Street
Presbyterian Scots’ Church presents a series of reflective services during the Easter period:
- Good Friday (3rd April 2026):
- Morning Service 11 am
- Bach St John Passion (with music performed by Scots’ Church choir and Melbourne Baroque Orchestra) 7 pm
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- Morning Worship with Communion 11 am
- Evening Service 5 pm.
The church is open for public visits on weekdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Visit SCOTS CHURCH, Corner of Collins Street & Russell Street, Melbourne
4. Wesley Uniting Church, Melbourne
Wesley Church invites you to join their Easter celebrations:
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- 9:00 AM: Service of Reflection
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- 10:30 AM: Easter Celebration Service Located at 130 Lonsdale Street, between Russell and Exhibition Streets, Wesley Church offers a welcoming environment for all.
Visit Wesley Uniting Church, 130 Lonsdale Street, between Russell and Exhibition Streets
5. Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne
Collins Street Baptist Church offers a contemplative journey through Holy Week:
- Palm Sunday (29th March):
- 10:30 AM: Service of Worship
- Maundy Thursday (2nd April):
- Evening Communion Service
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- 10:00 AM: Service of Reflection
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- 10:30 AM: Resurrection Celebration Located at 174 Collins Street, this historic church provides a serene setting for Easter observances.
You can view the live-streaming of these services here.
Visit Collins Street Baptist Church, 174 Collins Street, Melbourne
6. CrossCulture Church, Melbourne
CrossCulture Church extends an invitation to their diverse Easter services:
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- 9:30 AM: Service in Auditorium & Online
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- 9:30 AM: Resurrection Sunday Service (Auditorium & Online)
- 10:45 AM: Chinese Congregation Worship Service
- 11:30 AM: Resurrection Sunday Service (Auditorium)
- 5:30 PM: Chapel Service
Services available in English, Mandarin, and online.
Visit CrossCulture Church, 333 Swanston Street, on the corner of Swanston and Little Lonsdale Streets, with disabled access available from both streets.
7. St Augustine’s Parish, Melbourne
St Augustine’s Catholic Parish welcomes you to their Easter services:
- Good Friday (3rd April):
- 3:00 PM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
- Easter Sunday (5th April):
- 10:30 AM: Easter Mass Located at 635-653 Bourke Street, St Augustine’s offers a heartfelt celebration of Easter.
Visit St Augustine’s Parish, 635-653 Bourke Street
Celebrate the Resurrection
These church services across Melbourne provide various opportunities to reflect upon and celebrate the significance of Easter. For the most current information, please visit the respective churches’ official websites or contact them directly.
Easter Church Services Online & on TV
For those unable to attend in person, many Easter church services in Melbourne are available online or on TV. Major cathedrals and churches, such as St Paul’s Cathedral and CrossCulture Church, stream their services live on their websites or social media platforms.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne also broadcasts Easter Mass on free-to-air television, typically on Channel 10 and Community Channel 31. Whether at home or on the go, you can still take part in the Easter celebrations and reflections. Check individual church websites for streaming links and schedules.
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Just letting everyone know, the Easter vigil at St. Paul’s Cathedral is at 6am, not at 6:30am
Thanks Adrian! Appreciate the update. I’ve amended the article to say 6 am now.